Our products and documentation are subject to a process of continuous development. They are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the latest version of the documentation, which is ready for download under www.thomann.de. 1.1 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this document.
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General information Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided. WARNING! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
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General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning - slip hazard. Warning – harmful or irritating substances. Warning – danger zone. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
Safety instructions Safety instructions Intended use This device is intended to be used to produce fine haze by vaporising fog or hazer fluid. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage.
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Safety instructions DANGER! Danger to life due to electric current! A short circuit could lead to a fire hazard and risk of death. Always use proper ready-made insulated triple-core mains cable with a safety plug. Do not modify the mains cable or the plug. In case of isolation damage, disconnect immediately the power supply and arrange repair.
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Safety instructions CAUTION! Possible respiratory problems due to fog and hazer fluid! Fog and hazer fluids can cause respiratory problems in case of prolonged exposure and in certain people. Using unsuitable fluids can generate toxic gases. Do not use any fog and hazer fluids other than the ones approved for the device. Any claims for compensation for damages caused by using non-approved fluids are excluded.
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Safety instructions NOTICE! Risk of fire due to installation of a wrong fuse! Using fuses of a different type than compatible with the device may cause a fire and seriously damage the device. Only use fuses of the same type. Observe the labelling on the device casing and the information in the "Technical data” chapter. NOTICE! Possible staining due to plasticiser in rubber feet! The plasticiser contained in the rubber feet of this product may react with the coating of the floor and cause permanent dark stains...
Features Features The Stairville HF-900 Haze Fogger combines fog machine and hazer in one unit. Control via buttons and display on the device or via DMX 800 watt heating power Built-in fan Heating-up time about 3 minutes Tank capacity 2 litres...
Installation Installation Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging. To fully protect the product against vibration, dust and moisture during transportation or storage use the original packaging or your own packaging material suitable for transport or storage, respectively.
Starting up Starting up Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. NOTICE! Data transfer errors due to improper wiring! If the DMX connections are wired incorrectly, this can cause errors during the data transfer.
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Starting up Connections in DMX mode Connect the DMX input of the device to the DMX output of a DMX controller or another DMX device. Connect the output of the first DMX device to the input of the second one, and so on to form a daisy chain.
Connections and controls Connections and controls Front and rear panel ON/OFF DMX 3PIN ö & USE ONLY WITH A 250 V FUSE DMX 5PIN HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
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Connections and controls 1 [ON/OFF] | mains switch to turn the device on and off 2 IEC chassis plug with fuse holder 3 Liquid level indicator 4 [DMX 5PIN] | 5-pin DMX input socket and 5-pin DMX output socket 5 Locking screws for the mounting bracket 6 [DMX 3PIN] | 3-pin DMX input socket and 3-pin DMX output socket 7 Connection for the supply hose from the fluid container 8 Carrying handle...
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Connections and controls Display with function buttons 13 Display 14 [FUNCTION] | opens the main menu, selecting functions | increases the output volume or the displayed value | decreases the output volume or the displayed value [TIMER] | start of timer-controlled operation. After the set waiting time has elapsed, the device emits the fixed haze volume.
For or hazer fluids not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the fog or hazer fluids listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instructions for use. First, make sure the unit is disconnected from the mains.
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Operating Turning the unit on NOTICE! Risk of undetected fires in the absence of supervision! There is a general risk of fire when operating the device. If the appliance is left unattended, fires can go undetected and cause great damage. Never operate the device unattended.
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Operating Fill the machine with the fluid permissible for the desired operating mode: Stairville FAST-FOG (item no. 209054) Stairville E-M fluid (item no. 121307) Stairville E fluid (item no. 105454) Stairville E-C fluid (item no. 105455) Stairville E-HD heavy fluid (item no. 105456) Stairville PHF Pro Haze fluid (item no.
Operating 7.1 Manual control Manual control is only possible when the device is not connected via DMX. Disconnect the unplugged device from DMX to control the device manually. In manual operation, the device functions are controlled by the function buttons of the control panel and the display.
Operating 7.2 Operating mode ‘DMX’ As soon as the device is connected via DMX, the operating mode ‘DMX’ is automatically ena‐ bled. Press [FUNCTION] repeatedly until the display shows ‘The DMX device address set: 1’ . Use both arrow buttons to select a DMX address in a range from 1 … 510. DMX functions Channel Value...
Technical specifications Technical specifications Heater power 800 W Warm-up time approx. 3 min Fluid container capacity Fluid consumption Fog: 30 ml/min @ 100 % Haze: 6.5 ml/min @ 100 % Fog blast duration, max. 60 s @ 100 % Charging time between fog bursts Fog burst reach Input connections Power supply...
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Technical specifications Dimensions (W × H × D) 280 mm × 461 mm × 253 mm Weight 10 kg Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20 %…80 % (non-condensing) Further information Blast direction variable Timer remote control ON/ OFF remote control Radio remote control Light effect...
Plug and connection assignment Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment so that a perfect light experience is guaranteed. Please take our tips, because especially in ‘Sound & Light’ caution is indicated: Even if a plug fits into a socket, the result of an incorrect connection may be a destroyed DMX controller, a short circuit or ‘just’...
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Plug and connection assignment DMX connections A five-pin XLR socket serves as DMX output, a five-pin XLR plug serves as DMX input. The drawing below and the table show the pin assignment of a matching coupling. Assignment Ground (shielding) Signal inverted (DMX–, ‘cold’) Signal (DMX+, ‘hot’) unused / second connection (DMX–) unused / second connection (DMX+)
The display shows ‘Temperature is too HIGH’ Please send the device to our Service Center for inspection. If the procedures recommended above do not succeed, please contact our Service Center. You can find the contact information at www.thomann.de. HF-900 Haze Fogger Hazer...
Possible damages caused by unsuitable cleaning agents Cleaners not approved by the manufacturer may permanently damage the unit. Only use the cleaning agents listed on www.thomann.de and follow their instruc‐ tions for use. Clean the appliance after every 30 operating hours, or if it was not in use for a longer period of time.
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Cleaning Fan grids The fan grids of the device must be cleaned of any contamination, such as dust, etc. on a reg‐ ular basis. Before cleaning, switch off the device and disconnect mains-operated devices from the mains. Only use pH-neutral, solvent-free and non-abrasive cleaning agents. Clean the unit with a slightly damp lint-free cloth.
Protecting the environment Protecting the environment Disposal of the packing material Environmentally friendly materials have been chosen for the packaging. These materials can be sent for normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are disposed of in the proper manner. Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling.
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Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. You can return your old device to Thomann GmbH at no charge. Check the current conditions on www.thomann.de. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it.
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